Lloyd Kahn is the editor-in-chiefof Shelter Publications, an independent California publisher.Shelter Publications specializes in books on buildingand architecture,as well as health and fitness.Lloyds latest book is Tiny Homes on the Move: Wheels and Water.For more info, see: www.shelterpub.comLloyd Kahn is the editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications, an independent California publisher. Shelter Publications specializes in books on building and architecture, as well as health and fitness. Lloyd’s latest book is Builders of the Pacific Coast. For more info, see: www.shelterpub.com
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This is truly sad but, as the median house price in Detroit is under $10,000, far from unusual. Some of these houses, as seen on Google Street View, seem to be in good condition and in nice neighborhoods. Others are burnt-out wrecks that can be bought for a few hundred dollars. Around 100,000 houses have been abandoned in Detroit and the city is making efforts to demolish those that are actually dangerous, with the result that many areas are reverting to original prairie.

The roof alone probably cost that much to put on. I knew Detroit prices were bottoming out (and it has really affected Windsor, Ontario, across the river) but wow, this is really bad (or good, if you're looking to buy).K

I heard somewhere that there was a residential property there that was offered at 1.00, but it hadn't sold in 10 months. Obviously some other issues likely, such as liability for back taxes, but still a lesson in how bad it can get in the wrong property environment.

Sad and shockingOne possibility could be to create SCI's (civil property companies) or housing cooperatives ? In many developing or western countries farmers manage their lands through cooperatives so why not in urban neighbourhoods

I read this post when it was first posted, and did comment (OMG), but have to say, the bizarre tragedy of it all sticks in my mind...I feel genuinely sad, considering the heartache, loss of dignity, and likely eventual outcomes.

I have the impression that these house are all foreclosure situations? anyone know? so is this "result" the outcome of banks sucking folks into more than they can afford? banks foreclosing when they really had no right to? (saw some on t.v.)folks job loss?